Toho Technology Is Hiring An Executive Officer

Join Toho Technology Inc.: Leadership Opportunity in Chicago 🚀

We are hiring a bilingual (Japanese/English) Executive Officer to lead our innovative U.S. operations, driving strategic growth and fostering a high-performance culture in the semiconductor and electronics industries.

About Toho Technology Inc. 🌐

Toho Technology Inc. is the Chicago-based U.S. subsidiary of the esteemed Toho Technology Corporation — a family-owned enterprise founded in Nagoya, Japan, in 1819. With a global presence spanning Japan, China, and Indonesia and a dedicated team of 850 professionals, we specialize in precision metrology equipment, field service, contract manufacturing, and automation components.

Learn more at www.tohotechnology.com

Role Overview 🔍

We seek an exceptional bilingual (Japanese/English) executive to serve as an Executive Officer. This unique opportunity allows you to lead and develop a lean, impactful U.S. operation, reporting directly to our parent company in Japan. If you enjoy wearing multiple hats, building high-performing teams, and driving measurable growth, this role is for you.

Starting Salary 💰

$150,000 plus benefits including:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Coverage

Duties & Responsibilities 📋

1. Strategic Leadership & Business Planning

• Develop and maintain annual goals in collaboration with parent company leadership.
• Execute strategies to sustain and enhance monthly profitability across all units.
• Lead periodic company meetings, reviews, and performance assessments.
• Align business strategies with the Japan headquarters.
• Foster success within divisions by motivating and guiding managers.

2. Sales Leadership 💼

• Guide the General Manager of Sales & Service to meet profit targets in:
  • Metrology Equipment
  • Field Service

3. Contract Manufacturing Growth 🏭

• Oversee Account Managers to grow existing and new contracts in:
  • Contract Manufacturing Services
  • Automation Components
• Identify opportunities to expand the portfolio and optimize margins.

4. Finance & Compliance 💼

• Supervise Finance & General Affairs managers; review financial reports including P&L, Balance Sheet, Revenue, and Expenses.
• Ensure compliance with tax, insurance, regulatory, and labor standards.
• Approve compensation structures and oversee accounting, inventory, and contracts.

5. Human Resources 🧑‍🤝‍🧑

• Manage HR and Office Operations teams on organizational development, recruiting, performance reviews, and compensation.
• Maintain policies aligned with labor standards to foster a compliant, high-performance culture.

6. New Business Development 📈

• Maintain strategic relationships with partners such as KLA, Onto, Merck, and Velo.
• Research and analyze new market opportunities and potential partners.
• Present findings to Japan's executive team for strategic decisions.
• Lead initial outreach and relationship-building efforts.

7. Product & Engineering Oversight 🛠️

• Supervise Field Service and Engineering teams responsible for product engineering, installation, and maintenance.
• Drive revenue through annual maintenance contracts and uphold service quality.

Requirements ✅

Required:

• Native or professional-level fluency in Japanese and English (speaking and writing)
• Proven leadership managing multi-functional operations including sales and finance
• Strong financial skills in P&L, budgets, and reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related fields
• Authorized to work in the U.S.; willingness to relocate or reside in Chicago
• Comfortable collaborating closely with Japanese executive leadership

Preferred:

• 15+ years of leadership experience, including 5+ years in senior management
• Experience working with Japanese corporations and understanding of Japanese business culture
• Track record managing U.S. subsidiaries of foreign companies
• Entrepreneurial experience in building teams and growth in lean setups
• Technical background to engage productively with engineering teams
• Experience in micro-electronics or semiconductor industries
• MBA or advanced degree

Work Environment & Physical Requirements 🚶‍♂️💻

• Mainly office-based at 4809 N. Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally
• Schedule flexibility for remote meetings, often with Asian teams
• Desk work with standard physical demands
• Proficiency with office technology and software

About Toho Technology Inc. 🏢

Founded in Nagoya, Japan in 1819, Toho Technology Corporation has grown over two centuries into a leader in industrial electronics and advanced technologies. Today, it employs 850 professionals across Japan, China, and Indonesia.

Our U.S. subsidiary, established in 2001, supports a global customer base with a diverse team of sales, applications, and field service engineers across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. The Chicago office embodies our entrepreneurial spirit and multilingual capabilities.